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Grab & Go: Events for Parents and Kids in McLean

This Week: Model Trains and Outdoor Music

Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner! We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children and teens.

Labor Day Weekend Train Display

Where/When: Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station; Sunday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Monday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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Why Go: A fun and intricate display of model trains will be running at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum on Labor Day weekend.

Pricing: $3 for adults and $1 for children.

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Where/When: The Pavilion at Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston; Weekly through October, next on Monday, Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Why Go: Mr. Knick Knack! will performing his unique, heart-centered music for loyal and new Knick Knack kids at the Reston Town Center.

Pricing: Free!

Ages: Ages 6 and under

People in My Neighborhood

Where/When: Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean; Wednesday, Sept. 7, 10:30 a.m.

Why Go: Its back-to-school time, and a perfect moment to return to the library. This event will feature stories and activities about community helpers.

Pricing: Free!

Ages: Ages 3-5

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